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Clos Floridène - Graves blanc 2022

Name: Clos Floridène - White Graves 2022
Brand: Clos Floridène
Price: 19.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (19 reviews)

Graves|White wine

4.2/5 (19 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

93-94/100

Terre de Vins

93/100

Yves Beck

93/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

wonder

subtle

dazzling

ready-to-drink

"A flagship wine of the appellation, in top form in its 2022 vintage!"

“ A flagship wine of the appellation, in top form in its 2022 vintage. The jury appreciated the clarity of the color and, above all, the exceptional, very pure nose, where the oak takes a back seat to the brilliance of the fruit (citrus, pineapple, almond). On the palate, the wine delivers a creamy, full-bodied, and luminous texture, supported by a very mouth-watering mineral acidity that stretches the fruit out endlessly. A truly outstanding white wine.” (Hachette Guide 2025)

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Estate

Clos Floridène

Vintage

2022

Designation

Graves

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

57% Sauvignon blanc, 43% Sémillon

Regions

A thin layer of clayey sand rich in iron oxide—known as “the red sands of Barsac”—covers the limestone subsoil

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked at optimal ripeness

Wine Production

After a possible period of skin maceration, the juice is slowly extracted in an environment protected from oxidation. The free-run must is strictly separated from the press must, and clarification occurs through natural sedimentation. Fermentation takes place in barrels, one-quarter of which are replaced each year.

Livestock Farming

8 months in barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Gold-Green Dress

Nose

Intense, fruity aromas of white peach, lemon, and grapefruit, with mineral, roasted, and toasty notes

Palate

Powerful, fresh fruit flavors in all their vibrancy, with the depth and structure of a great white wine

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2024

Drink before

2030

Production

70,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with sea bream baked in foil, shrimp risotto...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2018 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

This brand, which combines the first names of Florence and Denis Dubourdieu, benefited from the expertise and marketing acumen of the renowned Bordeaux oenologist who, sadly, passed away in 2016. The white wines, which express the astonishing minerality of a limestone terroir more than the varietal aromas of the local grape varieties, are incomparable. A small quantity of red wine, meticulously crafted and now rivaling the perfection of the white, is also produced. These are undoubtedly the stars of the appellation! The wines—both red and white (the white being better known due to its longer history)—border on perfection, regardless of the vintage. The white wine offers great minerality, refined and exceptionally pure aromas, body, elegance, freshness, and an irresistible balance. The red, classic and elegant, is equally impressive.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2025 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)

About the wine:

A flagship wine of the appellation, in top form in its 2022 vintage. The jury appreciated the clarity of the color and, above all, the exceptional, very pure nose, where the oak takes a back seat to the brilliance of the fruit (citrus, pineapple, almond). On the palate, the wine delivers a creamy, full-bodied, and luminous texture, supported by a very mouth-watering mineral acidity that extends the fruit’s finish indefinitely. A truly outstanding white wine. 2025–2032

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Well known among wine enthusiasts, this estate is the creation of the “pope of Bordeaux white wines,” oenologist Denis Dubourdieu, who passed away in 2016. For many years now, Clos Floridène has undeniably been one of the appellation’s most reliable choices. The most striking aspect of the wine is the profound classicism it embodies: a far cry from the heavy, oaky, and overly exuberant white wines often found in ambitious Bordeaux châteaux, the Clos Floridène white is a slender, straightforward wine, free of artifice, with crystalline purity. The red, an original expression of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on limestone, possesses the same distinguished elegance. These wines age beautifully for several years in the cellar.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

This wine, whose name is a portmanteau coined by its creators, Florence and Denis Dubourdieu (1982), is full-bodied and barrel-fermented. It is rich in ripe white fruit, framed by minerality and flavors of ripe fruit. Best enjoyed starting in 2025.

Terre de Vins

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93-94/100

About the wine:

This balanced and subtle wine has it all. The bouquet is elegant, with notes of white flowers, lemongrass, and a hint of minerality, while the palate is full-bodied and rich, with a delicate texture and a menthol-like, briny freshness that lingers through the finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with a meal. Very well made.

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Clos Floridène reveals itself gradually through hints of lemongrass, chalk, and papaya. Delicious and mouthwatering from the very first sip, the wine is flavorful, inviting, and ready to be savored. Now – 2030

Jean-Marc Quarin

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Pale color. Intense, refined, fruity, subtle, and fragrant on the nose, with hints of wild strawberries. Superb texture right from the first sip, with a vibrant, silky flavor; the wine reveals its intricate aromatic nuances on the finish. It continues to develop in the final moments and ends with a lingering, delicious, deep, and noble finish, featuring notes of Amalfi lemon. A marvel!

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 19 reviews